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What are the characteristics of high-profile and low-key photography?

High-profile photography is characterized by white, gray and bright colors; Low-key features are black, grayish black and dark color. The difference between the two is mainly the color tone.

In black and white photography, high-profile works occupy most of the picture with white to light gray tones, plus a small amount of dark shadows. High-profile works give people a clear, pure and light feeling, but with the change of subject matter and environment, there will also be a feeling of desolation, emptiness and sadness.

Low-key works occupy most of the picture with dark gray to black tone levels, and a small amount of white plays a role in tone contrast. Low-key works form a dignified, solemn and resolute feeling, but in another environment, it will give people a feeling of darkness, gloom and fear.